Altoona-Midway

Located at 20584 US 75 Highway in Buffalo, Kansas, the Altoona-Midway school district serves as an essential educational hub for its surrounding rural community. Operating as an open, traditional public school district across two school facilities, Altoona-Midway provides a complete educational continuum spanning from early childhood pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th-grade graduation. Its peaceful, rural setting offers a focused learning atmosphere where local families can access a fully integrated primary and secondary curriculum grounded in community values.

With a current student body of 151 learners, the district maintains an exceptionally close-knit academic environment characterized by small class sizes across every grade level. Altoona-Midway is supported by a remarkably robust staffing structure, employing over 37 full-time equivalent teachers, 6 instructional aides, and 45 support staff members, bringing the total district workforce to more than 88 full-time equivalent personnel. This generous ratio of educators and support personnel to students ensures highly personalized instruction, strong academic mentorship, and a well-resourced environment tailored to individual student development.